Mathematics Teacher, Middle School

Req No.

2018-1204

Category

Faculty

Location

US-TX-Houston

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

The Kinkaid School is seeking a dynamic, innovative Mathematics Teacher to join its Middle School team at the start of the 2019 school year, in August 2019. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching middle school age children with proven success in connecting the content to students’ innate inquisitiveness and critical thinking skills. The Middle School Mathematics Teacher will be called on to promote high levels of learning in an engaging and effective manner using a variety of instructional methodologies and curriculum resources.

The Kinkaid School is a co-educational non-sectarian day school enrolling over 1,400 students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Located on a sixty-five-acre campus in the heart of Houston, Texas, the School offers a thriving intellectual community in the midst of a vibrant, urban, diverse culture. The Middle School faculty enjoys small class sizes and a collegial, collaborative environment centered on intellectual curiosity and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

The Middle School Mathematics teacher must be able to teach all levels of Middle School mathematics to a total of approximately 75students. The teacher will advise a small group of students and be a member of one or more grade level teams. Kinkaid teachers enjoy a supportive teaching environment focused on collegiality and academic excellence. Additional responsibilities may include sponsoring a club or coaching a sport. This is contingent upon the candidate’s interest and skill set as well as the School’s needs.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in mathematics or pedagogy with an emphasis on science education (Master’s degree preferred)

A minimum of three years of experience teaching mathematics to middle school children. Prior experience teaching 6th grade math a plus.

Core knowledge about research-based practices for effective instruction of the middle school age learner

A passion for and experience with integrating technology into the curriculum to serve the needs of all learners

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Lauded experience working with students, parents, and colleagues

A demonstrated eagerness to grow professionally

A commitment to collaboration and high ethical professional standards

A demonstrated enjoyment of working with middle school students

A collegial, positive, energetic, and engaging demeanor

An interest in and commitment to being a full member of the community

In addition, one must exemplify Kinkaid’s four core values of honesty, responsibility, respect, and kindness in interactions with all members of the community

The Kinkaid School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law, The Kinkaid School complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.